Police in Copenhagen
are investigating as a possible hate crime an attack on three
men that followed the opening-night ceremony of the
Outgames.
Two men, ages 28 and
33, were taken into custody after witnesses reportedly heard
them scream "homo pig" before attacking three
attendees of the Outgames opening ceremonies as they
left Copenhagen's town hall.
The victims -- from
England, Sweden, and Norway -- were treated at a
local hospital for injuries and have since been
released.
A spokesperson for the
Copenhagen Police Department said the two suspects, who both
have criminal records, are believed to have been intoxicated at
the time of the attack. They are expected to remain in custody
for the remainder of the nine-day Outgames event.
Outgames organizers say
security has been beefed up in the wake of the
attack.
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